- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Felton, CA
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063474005863
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Felton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063474005863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 063474005863 · Felton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 20.7:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students)
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley High
578 students
- This school
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
537 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
416 students
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
396 students
- Slvusd Charter
Slvusd Charter
301 students
What this shows San Lorenzo Valley Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Lorenzo Valley Elementary compares
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Lorenzo Valley Unified reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slvusd Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lorenzo Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Felton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
19.2% of students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Felton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Felton?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Valley Unified?
Besides San Lorenzo Valley Elementary, San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students), Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students), and San Lorenzo Valley Middle (396 students). See the San Lorenzo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.